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MCOPIT

Our Recommendation
8.2

Right Side of the Plane

The right side of the aircraft offers a superior vantage point for viewing the Atlantic coastline during the initial ascent, the sprawling Blue Ridge Mountains, and a high probability of seeing the Pittsburgh skyline and the three rivers confluence during the final approach.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Space Coast

On clear days, you can spot the Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral along the Atlantic horizon to the east.

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Charleston Harbor

View the intricate waterways and historic coastal layout of South Carolina as the plane tracks northward.

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Outer Banks

The thin strip of North Carolina's barrier islands is often visible in the distance across the Albemarle Sound.

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Blue Ridge Parkway

Aerial views of the iconic winding road as it snakes through the crests of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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Pittsburgh Skyline

A prime view of the 'Golden Triangle' and the Three Rivers (Monongahela, Allegheny, and Ohio) if landing from the west.

Sit on the right for the best sunrise views on morning flights. This side is also preferred for the arrival into PIT; if the flight approaches from the south or west for a runway 28 landing, you will get a perfect view of downtown Pittsburgh and its many bridges. Use polarized sunglasses to reduce haze over the mountains.

Left Side Highlights
7.5
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Lake Apopka

One of Florida's largest lakes visible shortly after takeoff from Orlando, surrounded by wetlands.

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Great Smoky Mountains

Distant views of the rolling peaks and dense forests of the Smokies as you cross the Georgia-Carolina border.

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New River Gorge

Dramatic views of the deep river canyons and rugged terrain of West Virginia shortly before the descent begins.

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Monongahela National Forest

A vast expanse of lush green hardwood forest covering the Appalachian highlands of West Virginia.

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Ohio River Valley

The winding path of the Ohio River provides a scenic backdrop during the transition into the Pittsburgh metro area.

Choose the left side for spectacular sunsets on late afternoon flights. Keep an eye out for the transition from flat Florida marshlands to the increasingly rugged Appalachian plateau. Best lighting occurs in the late afternoon when the sun illuminates the mountain ridges from the west.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,345 km (836 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 48 min

Departure: MCO (28.429399490356445, -81.30899810791016)

Arrival: PIT (40.49150085, -80.23290253)

Route Type: Domestic

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